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Since 1996, thousands of companies submit annual toxic chemical release data to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The information submitted by facilities is compiled in the Toxics Release Inventory. TRI helps support informed decision-making by industry, government, non-governmental organizations and the public. The EPA has also complied comparative reports to look for trends since EPCRA became law.

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Topics: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, Asthma Awareness Month, Toxic Air Emissions, Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)

Here is a handy table we recently created for our clients — a gentle reminder to get organized! Even if you miss a deadline, it’s better to start playing catchup as soon as you find out that you are not in compliance.

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Topics: Emilcott, NPDES, OSHA, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, General Industry H&S, OSHA Compliance, General EHS, Construction H&S, EPA, EPCRA, Hazardous Waste Management, TSCA & R.E.A.C.H., TSCA, CDR, Toxic Substance Control Act, Biennial Hazardous Waste